​Ms. Jones was born in April and her hometown is Bellerose, NY and Toms River, NJ.  She went to college at Berklee College of Music and Lesley University.
Favorite teacher?  Ms. Cindy Wald - my music and voice teacher.  She gave me the tools and confidence to go out in the world and sing but also taught me so many other life lessons like acceptance, compassion and perseverance.  She was my teacher but also a friend.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Broadway performer, personal trainer or fitness instructor, or child psychologist
Do you have pets?   2 cats that are sisters, Nelly and Bean, 16 years old.
Favorite Color?  Raspberry pink
Favorite Quote or Saying?  "Life's a journey not a destination" and "When the goin' gets tough the tough gets goin'!"
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea
Favorite Food?  ​Mashed potatoes
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   Pilgrim Festival Chorus, Running, Friends In Son A Cappella, dance, and mom.

​Ms. Jarominski was born in July and her hometown is West Springfield, MA.  She went to college at Saint Anselm College for undergraduate (BA in Biology) and UMass Boston for graduate (Master's in Biology).
Favorite teacher?  My second grade teacher, Mrs. Dunn, was my favorite teacher.  I remember we hatched chicks in her class and created a commercial about whale conservation (I love whales!)  We also went to the local air base and welcomed troops coming home from Desert Storm by singing “Proud to be an American”.  Mrs. Dunn created so many opportunities for us outside of the classroom that I will cherish forever.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I used to work as a lab supervisor in a biotechnology company.  I would love to be an artist, except I don’t have a creative bone in my body!
Do you have pets?   Yes, a goldendoodle named Rawley
Favorite Color?  Yellow
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Make decisions you can be proud of.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Australia
Favorite Food?  ​I'm a lover of all food!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I love playing volleyball or any other sport, sailing, and traveling.  These days I mostly play with my two daughters and they keep me plenty busy!

​Ms. Fournier-Donley was born in October and her hometown is Marstons Mills, MA.  She went to college at Anna Maria College.
Favorite teacher?  Tony Stevens, my band director was an incredible role model
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Stand up Comedy
Do you have pets?   1 dog Daisy (beagle lab mix) and 1 cat Beau (Maine Coon Cat)
Favorite Color?  Green
Favorite Quote or Saying?   Never Give Up!
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?  California
Favorite Food?  Lobster rolls!

Ms. Howes was born in April and her hometown is Vacaville, CA.  She went to college at California State University-Sacramento.
Favorite teacher?  I had many wonderful teachers but my 6th Grade teacher, Mr. Morgan, stands out. I remember reading and researching to write my first real report, (HA! We used encyclopedias, books and a typewriter since computers were far from being  household items). He taught me so much about the process of writing that I found a real joy in learning. His enthusiasm was contagious!
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Ranching- I had horses when I was growing up. My aunt and I go horseback riding on cattle drives during summer vacations now.
Do you have pets?   My husband and I just got a new puppy!  She is a fluffy little golden retriever that loves to play and run. And chew.
Favorite Color?  Bright Pink!
Favorite Quote or Saying? You may be sorry that you spoke, sorry you stayed or went, sorry you've won or lost, perhaps, sorry so much was spent. But as you go through life, you will find that you're never sorry you were kind.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?  Loja, Ecuador, where my daughter was a foreign exchange student  during her junior year of high school.
Favorite Food?  Mexican
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  Running, horseback riding, Red Sox and Patriots games, traveling, spending time with my family (my husband, 5 children, and my grandson... and another one on the way!)

Mr. Ferrari was born in July and his hometown is Bourne, MA.  He went to college at U-Mass Boston.
Favorite teacher?  Tom Fedge - He taught me more about surviving this profession than anybody has, and all the while having some fun.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Hmmm - ship captain.
Do you have pets?   Enzo the beagle lives with my former wife, but likes me better! It’s a great situation.
Favorite Color?  Red
Favorite Quote or Saying? “The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.”  -FDR-
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?  Venice, Italy
Favorite Food?  Lobster
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I fish, therefore I am. I’ve a small boat, lobster pots, two sons, and a grandson, and Virginia; that’s enough activity for me!

Ms. Gilbert was born in April and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to college at Vermont College and Norwich University.
Favorite teacher? My favorite teacher was Mrs. Barns. She was my third-grade teacher at Peebles School. I remember she always made learning fun. I fondly recall her teaching us “tricks” so we would remember how to spell challenging words correctly.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I have never wanted to do any other than teach. My mother was a teacher in Bourne for many years and I couldn’t wait to become a teacher myself.
Do you have pets? No, we don’t have pets anymore.  We did when our 3 children were growing up but not now that they are all adults.
Favorite color? My favorite color is purple of course!
Favorite Quote or Saying? “Fifty years from now it will not matter what kind of car you drove, what kind of house you lived in, how much you had in your bank account, or what your clothes looked like. But the world may be a little better because you were important in the life of a child.” - Anonymous
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? I am lucky enough to have traveled quite a bit.  I think the farthest place I’ve visited is England.
Favorite Food? My favorite food is lobster and steamed clams. There is no better way to end a sunny Cape Cod summer day than to have steamed clams and lobster in the backyard surrounded with family and friends.
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? I love to travel with my family and friends. I usually spend winters skiing and summers near the water.  I love spending time with my husband and our 3 children. However, now I can’t seem to find enough time to be with my 2 new grandchildren Mila and Owen.  They are so much fun to be around. They always make me smile.  
Being the President of the Bourne Educators Association as well as being on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Teacher’s Association keeps me quite busy.
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Ms. Green was born in May and her hometown is Millis, MA (Plymouth for the last 20 years).  She went to college at Bridgewater State University (undergraduate) and Wheelock College in Boston (master’s degree).

Favorite teacher? My favorite teacher was my first grade teacher, Mrs. Pierce. She taught me to love reading and writing and also always had some way of knowing exactly the right thing to do or say to let each student know that she cared.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? When I absolutely can no longer teach kindergarten teach I would love to teach Early Childhood at the college level and/or write curriculum full time.
Do you have pets? A cocker spaniel, Gracie Green, who according to my own two kids is “my favorite child!”
Favorite color? Green (yes, really!)
Favorite Quote or Saying? “Promise me you’ll always remember, you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh)
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? I spent time in France learning about how the first kindergarten programs were developed.
Favorite Food? Pasta
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? I’m very crafty, love Disney World and Harry Potter, spend a lot of time with my dog, and am happiest when I’m with my husband Shawn and two kids, Katelyn and Joey.

Ms. Hawkes was born in October and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to college at Regis College for undergrad and Wheelock College for her graduate degree.

Favorite teacher? My fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Cataldo, because she made learning fun by using a variety of activities.  She also laughed a lot and found humor in most situations.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? Marketing
Do you have pets? 2 dogs
Favorite color? Purple
Favorite Quote or Saying? "Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Honduras
Favorite Food? Avocados
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? I'm active in the PTA, Bourne Youth Lacrosse, and Homeless for the Holidays

​Ms. Hirt was born in December and her hometown is Plymouth, MA.  She went to college at University of Maine at Machias for her Bachelors and Massachusetts Maritime Academy for her Masters.

Favorite teacher? Ms. Angelique Lavalee, a peer at my university who became a marine biology teacher - she never gave up on finding ways to help each student learn in a way that was best for them.
If you were not in education, what other profession would you like to attempt? I am attempting two professions at the same time! I began as a field scientist studying and rescuing marine animals in New England.  I still act as a first responder with marine life and conduct whale watches over the summers all over Cape Cod.  Teaching was a natural transition from practicing science formally to bringing it into the classroom!
Do you have pets? I have one sweetheart of a dog, a ten year old Boxer named Nala.  But does feeding the birds count?  I love wildlife!
Favorite color? Blue, the color of our Planet Earth
Favorite quote or saying? #becauseScience
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? Eindhoven, Netherlands
Favorite Food? Fresh veggies from the garden, and anything with spice!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in? Whale watching, boating, winter hiking, singing.